Lot 713
1870 Pattern Half Dollar. Copper, plain edge. . Judd-960. Pollock-1112. NGC graded Proof 64 Red. Type with Liberty Head right having a star at the top of the band near the forehead. Sharply struck and retaining virtually full original mint red on both sides. A faint reminder of an obverse fingerprint and a few scattered carbon spots are mentioned for accuracy, but in truth this specimen retains considerable eye appeal. Bowers commenting generally in Judd on the patterns of 1870 says"…with patterns of this era, copper strikings are very difficult to find in a combination of high grade and pleasing eye appeal". This coin has both. Rarity 7 with 4-12 pieces known. Pop 1 and the only red example graded by NGC. PCGS has also graded a PR64 Red, possibly the same coin submitted to both services? (PCGS # 61206) .
Estimated Value $4,250 - 4,750.
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